Line-chalking device



June 14,1927. W. s. MYERS u 3 71,1

LINE CHALKING DEVICE Filed June 14, 1926 mi/:NTOR

WITNESS:

v ATTORNEY Patented June 14, '19427. y

WILLIAM s. MYERS, or s'r. PETERSBURG, moraine.

Application filed June 14,

This invention relates to a'fichalk line reel and chalk holder, the general object'of ther invention being to provide a reel formed withy a container part to hold powdered chalk, with means for permitting the line to be passed through said container part to contact with the chalk as it passes through the same.

, other features of construction and in the AnotherV object of the invention `is toy make the container part of fiexible material so that the same can be compressed to cause the vchalk to contact with the "line and toy keep the chalk in powdered form.

'y A further object of theinvention is to yso form the device that its length can be increased or decreased, as desired.

This invention also consists in certain combinationand arrangement of the several parts, to be hereinafter'fully described, il-

lustrated in the accompanying drawings and specifically pointed out in the appended claims. n

f In describing my invention in detail, refl erence willfbe had to the accompanying drawings wherein like characters denote likel or corresponding parts throughout the several views, and in which Figure I is an elevation of the device.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view through the device. u

Figure 3 is a similar view through a modified form of device.

Figure 4 is a section on line 4 -4 of Figurev 3.

In these views, 1 indicates a cylindrical member which isfforined of flexibley and waterproof material, .such as rubberized cloth `rubber or the like and 2 indicates the end pieces for closing the ends of the cylinder,

and these end pieces and the cylinder form a reel for the chalk line 3. Flach end piece is provided with a centrally arranged hole l` so that the line can pass through the reel and come in contact with the powdered chalk 5 placed therein, sol that the line will be supplied `with chalk. Each end piece 2 is formed of a cup-shaped member 6k and. a

ring-shaped member 7 which is threaded in the cup-shaped member and the outer end of each ring-shaped member is provided with 'an annular recess 8 to receive the folded part .9 of the cylinder l which is folded over a LINE-CHALKING DEVICE.

1926. serial ivo.v 115,646.y

placed in each end of the reel and has a flange 12 at its outer end extending into the recess in part 7 sothat this sleeve and its Y flange holds the looped end of the cylinder in engagement with the end member.

In both forms of the device, the length of the cylinder can be adjusted by turning the ends over more or less so 'that the size of reel can be regulated according to the amount of line to be placed thereon. As before stated, the line passing through the-powdered chalk will be kept covered with chalk and by squeezing the cylinder, the chalk will be pressed upon the line and any' lumps forming in the chalk will be broken up'.

It is thought from the foregoing descrip-- tion that the advantages and novel features of my invention will be readily apparent.

I desireit to be'understood that I may make changes in the construction and in the combination and arrangement ofthe yseveral parts, provided that such changes fall within 2. A chalk line reel comprising a. cylinder i formed of flexible material having its'walls looped back at the ends, ak ring in each looped part, a pair of end pieces, each piece being formed of two sections threaded together, the inner section having an annular groove therein for receiving the ring carrying part of the looped portion of the cylinder and lOl) each end piece having a hole therein for the passage of the chalk line. v 3. A chalk l'ne reel comprising a cylinder formed of flexible material having its walls looped back at the ends,a ring in each looped part, :L pair of end pieces, each piece being sleeve fitting within each end of the cylinder formed of two sections threaded together, for holding the looped portion within the the inner Section having nn annular groove groove. 10 therein for receiving the ring carrying part In testimony nf'hereof I niix iny signaof the looped portion of the cylinder and ture.

-neh end piece having a. hole therein for the I passage of the chalk line and a flanged WILLIAM S. MYERS. 

